Note
止む is used when something stops on its own. It's often used for weather phenomena, such as rain or snow.
止まる is a broader term that can be used for any sort of cessation of movement or action.
Breakdown of yamu
stop
止
The balloon is going up. Luckily you've attached a line to it in order to stop it.
Usages of yamu
雨 は 早く か 遅く 止みます か。ame ha hayaku ka osoku yamimasu ka.
Will the rain stop soon or late?
雨 が 止んで よかった。ame ga yande yokatta.
I’m glad the rain stopped.
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